Fellow and Specialist
Shaheed Sabrin - Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
Shaheed Sabrin implemented the first-ever movie review month at the University of Malaysia in Kelantan. It entailed watching a film, followed by lessons on good discussion leading. Finally, students rated the film and explored the pressing issues (relating them to American culture). They reflected on the events within the films, as related to their daily lives. The films were Rebel Without a Cause (1955) & Catch Me If You Can (2002). He had 40 students enjoying pizza, popcorn, apple cider, and fresh juice/fruit. They enjoyed relating the film’s concepts to global issues of acceptance, bullying, and adolescent challenges. Critical thinking was a key factor in exploring the mentality of the characters in the round-table discussions after viewing. Students met again to reflect on the pertinent issues after thinking about it for a week. Shaheed says this initiative is extremely important, since there are absolutely no movie theatres in Kelantan. It gives students a safe environment to discuss taboo issues in the conservative and rural city of Kota Bharu.
Shaheed Sabrin - Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
Shaheed Sabrin implemented the first-ever movie review month at the University of Malaysia in Kelantan. It entailed watching a film, followed by lessons on good discussion leading. Finally, students rated the film and explored the pressing issues (relating them to American culture). They reflected on the events within the films, as related to their daily lives. The films were Rebel Without a Cause (1955) & Catch Me If You Can (2002). He had 40 students enjoying pizza, popcorn, apple cider, and fresh juice/fruit. They enjoyed relating the film’s concepts to global issues of acceptance, bullying, and adolescent challenges. Critical thinking was a key factor in exploring the mentality of the characters in the round-table discussions after viewing. Students met again to reflect on the pertinent issues after thinking about it for a week. Shaheed says this initiative is extremely important, since there are absolutely no movie theatres in Kelantan. It gives students a safe environment to discuss taboo issues in the conservative and rural city of Kota Bharu.